Brand Manager – CMH

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Brand Manager – CMH, Türkiye

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Conduct and use strategic market analysis to inform and improve strategic decisions about the molecule/brand, with a strong focus on the pharmacy channel. Develop brand strategy, contribute to commercial initiatives and engage in life-cycle planning. Lead the development and execution of yearly customer plans, including physician-, pharmacy- and pharmacist-focused plans. Effectively develop and use relationships with internal functions and external stakeholders, particularly physicians, Thought-Leaders, pharmacists and pharmacy associations, to successfully execute marketing solutions. Pharmacy channel expertise and in-depth knowledge of the related therapeutic area will be differentiators.

• Brand Strategy & Customer Planning: Lead the development of local strategic customer and commercial plans (strategy, tactics, budget, and product forecasts), including physician and pharmacy channel plans, in alignment with global marketing strategies.
• Pharmacy Channel Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the pharmacy channel strategy in alignment with brand priorities; define the role of the channel, segment pharmacies, and build activation plans that strengthen brand presence, availability, and patient experience at the pharmacy level.
• Pharmacist Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with pharmacists and pharmacy associations; design pharmacist education programs, in-pharmacy visibility, and trade activities together with Commercial teams, in full compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Physician Engagement: Develop and execute the physician engagement strategy in alignment with brand priorities; segment and target physicians, lead Thought-Leader engagement, plan scientific meetings and congress activities, and develop compliant omnichannel promotional programs together with Sales and Medical teams.
• Patient Journey & Pharmacy Insights: Shape patient journey touchpoints at the pharmacy, support disease awareness and adherence initiatives, and turn pharmacy sell-out and consumer insights into actionable brand and channel decisions.
• Marketing Execution & Performance Tracking: Test, monitor, and evaluate marketing tactics. Drive adjustments of plans based on field feedback and performance data.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Medical, Capability, Market Access and Corporate Affairs teams to support brand objectives and ensure alignment between field activities and marketing programs.
• Personal Data Protection: Act in accordance with privacy and other related procedures

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Pharma
• 3-5 years’ experience in Brand Management in the pharma industry is required; experience with pharmacy channel expertise is strongly preferred.
• Taking Initiative
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning, Organization and Execution Capabilities
• Transforms data into brand impact using AI‑driven insights
• Cross-functional Teamwork (Agility and Flexible working in diverse environment)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data analysis skills (e.g. IQVIA, sell-out and CRM data)
• Military service should be completed for male candidates
• Ability to travel
• Follow up ability – to be sensitive to the urgency and responsibility
• Providing alternative insights on business issues
• First class communication skills, being proactive and demonstrating a positive attitude at all times

ASSETS

• MBA or MSc in marketing related field is preferred

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